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Visits with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, homemade trifle and a bake sale will be the highlights of the event. The event is free and is open to the public.

“Santa is our focus this year,” said Carolyn Celli, who is chairing the event. “The children can enjoy Santa and learn about the museum and Stillwater’s history as well.”

The Society’s museum is located at 900 Main Street, Stillwater, NJ. For additional information, please visit the website at www.historicstillwater.org or call Betty English at 973-903-3941.]]> webmaster@nospam.com (admin) Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:32:47 -0500 http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/news.php?item.55.1 http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/news.php?item.54.1 The Historical Society of Stillwater Township will hold its annual Peach Festival on Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Society’s museum on Main Street in Stillwater. Fresh peach cobbler over ice cream will be served with a beverage for $5 per serving. Visitors are invited to tour the museum and to take a horse and wagon ride with Mr. Ray Hecht. Musician Don Thoenig will provide live entertainment. Desserts will be available to take home from the festival thanks to a bake sale.

All are invited. Stillwater is a beautiful destination on a summer Sunday and the Peach Festival makes it even more special.

~The ripest peach is highest in the tree. -- James Whitcomb Riley
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“Sussex County was on the front lines during the French and Indian War,” said Bob Grabowsky, President of the Society. “It’s intriguing, but sobering, to learn about the dangers our founders faced.”

The program is open to the general public will be held at the Society's museum at 900 Main Street, Stillwater. Refreshments will be served after the program.

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The Christmas Open House is a well-loved annual tradition for the Society and for our guests. The museum is the perfect setting to get together with friends and neighbors to celebrate the season. Join us and see for yourself!
]]> bete2@nospam.com (Betty English) Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:39:38 -0500 http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/news.php?item.50.1 http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/news.php?item.49.1 webmaster@nospam.com (admin) Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:12:44 -0400 http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/news.php?item.49.1 http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/news.php?item.48.1 Though it was not an idyllic fall day, Mother Nature delivered the goods last Saturday as HSST hosted its 6th Annual Fall Festival, in partnership with the Stillwater Recreation Commission. As the weather cooperated, the Stillwater community gathered at the elementary school to celebrate the arrival of autumn.

This year, more than ever, the Festival was a town-wide effort. Many township organizations exhibited at the event, including the Emergency Squad, the Volunteer Fire Department, the PTA, the Environmental Commission and more. The Harmony Hill United Methodist Church handled refreshments and a Stillwater-based caterer held a Pig Roast. And, in an effort to help area crafters and merchants recoup business lost during the recent storms, the Society waived its vendor fee.

Among the many popular attractions at the Festival were Mr. Hecht's horse and wagon, a hay ride with pumpkin picking, and the Itty Bitty Fire Truck. There were races for the kids and horseshoes for the adults. A DJ and live music entertained the crowd.

Thanks to several generous sponsors and to money raised at the event, this year's Festival was a big success. But, just as important, is the opportunity for those in the Stillwater-area to enjoy time together as friends and neighbors.


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A terrific way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon, the Festival also features live music, horse and buggy rides, museum tours and a bake sale.

"An apple is an excellent thing -- until you have tried a peach." -- George du Maurier

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This is not an easy task, but it is important.  Cleaning up the Mill will allow HSST to make a better assessment of its condition so we can arrange for maintenance work.  We would appreciate the participation of as many HSST and Stillwater community members as possible.  

If you can, please join us at the Mill at 9 a.m. on the 16th and lend a hand.  Please bring supplies with you - brooms, shop vacs, trash bags and so on.  ]]> bete2@nospam.com (Betty English) Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:10:44 -0400 http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/news.php?item.45.1 http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/news.php?item.43.1 Members of the Historical Society of Stillwater Township were treated to a private tour of the Society’s museum on Thursday evening, April 14, 2011. The purpose of the tour was to prepare the members to give visitor tours during the museum’s Sunday openings, which will begin on June 5, 2011.

Elsie Roof, longtime Stillwater resident and charter member of the Society, led the tour supported by Lawrence Earl, Peggy Streeter, Carolyn Celli and Dennis Pegg. Not only did members get a refresher course on the collection and the museum building which houses it, but those presenting shared their memories of Stillwater and the early years of the Society. The museum’s collection includes military artifacts from the Revolutionary War and beyond, vintage farm and cooking implements, Native American artifacts, a genealogy and reference library and more.

“The Society’s collection is a significant resource for our community and for the public at large,” said Bob Grabowsky, President of the Historical Society. “Our goal is to improve visitor experience at the museum and this evening was a step toward achieving that goal.”

The Historical Society’s museum will be open on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. from June 5 through August 28, 2011. Tours are available throughout the year by appointment.
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